Kalil Castro

Sound Engineer with hands-on experience in audio mixing and mastering, including gain staging, EQ, compression, spatial effects, and signal flow. Proficient across multiple DAWs, with the ability to adapt quickly to different production environments. Strong understanding of session management, audio editing, and critical listening. Detail-oriented collaborator with experience in team-based projects, committed to continuous skill development through practical, real-world audio work.

• Involved in pre-production and session set up, Set up mics, outboard gear, session documentation and hard disk back ups, Avid Pro Tools - Editing, Mixing & Sound Design
• Advanced Sessions, Find local talent to network, develop, record and mix, Track Live Instruments and Vocalists, Gain Staging, Drum Replacing, Audio Restoration, Audio Mastering, Large Format Console Experience
• Vocal Production, Song Charting, Finding Key and Tempo of the Session, Microphone Placement for Vocal Setup, Vocal Comping and Playlisting, Vocal Pitching and Processing Experience (Melodyne, Auto Tune, etc.)

• Developed proficiency in multiple digital audio workstations (DAWs) for music production, audio editing, and podcast production.

• Applied fundamental principles of sound design, including synthesis basics, sampling, and audio manipulation.

• Practiced mixing and mastering techniques such as gain staging, equalization, dynamic processing, and spatial effects.

• Executed audio and music production projects within collaborative, team-based environments alongside fellow classmates.

• Demonstrated effective time management by planning, organizing, and completing projects within assigned deadlines.

• Gained practical experience with audio hardware, including microphones, audio interfaces, monitoring systems, and signal routing.

• Developed critical listening skills and attention to detail through hands-on studio and post-production work.

• Adaptable and works well in any environment, as an individual or as a group
• Personable in the work field
• Knowledgeable with basic studio signal flow
• Understands proper care and maintenance of studio assets (Cable Wrapping, Cable Organization, Proper Storage, etc.)
• Session set up (Input Sheets, Recall Sheets, Mic Setup, Cabling, Outboard Gear Routing, etc.)
• Proficient in Various DAWs (Pro Tools, Logic, etc.)
• Backup and Restore from Hard Disk Volumes
• Mac & PC Literate
• Experienced with Large Format and Small Format Consoles (SSL Origin Console, Digidesign D-Command, RODEcaster Pro, Behringer X32, etc.)
• Basic Music Theory
• FL Studio & Cubase Q-Lab
• Live Show Set Up / Tear Down
• ETC Nomad